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September 16, 2006
Former Presidents George H. W. Bush and William Jefferson Clinton Contribute Forewords in New Reader's Digest Book
For America: Simple Things Each of Us Can Do to Make Our Country Better by Sacha Zimmerman.
Despite challenges in the Middle East, the war on terrorism and steep gas prices, America remains a resilient and optimistic nation. Reader's Digest today announced plans to publish a collection of simple yet empowering actions every American can take to continue to make America a better place. For America: Simple Things Each of Us Can Do to Make Our Country Better, by Sacha Zimmerman, will be available wherever books are sold on October 19, 2006 (http://www.rd.com/foramerica).
For America contains forewords written by Former Presidents George H. W. Bush and William Jefferson Clinton.
Written by Reader's Digest Washington Bureau Senior Editor Sacha Zimmerman, For America will be released in conjunction with an editorial event in the October issue of Reader's Digest magazine titled "America 2.0: The Upgrade."
For America is a powerful, motivational book organized into eight broad themes such as Ending Hatred, Influencing Leadership, and Improving Communities. Each section includes 10 to 20 simple deeds that people can do immediately for the benefit of their families, their communities, and America as a whole.
An elegant, gift-sized (5 1/4" x 7 1/4") 208-page hard-cover book with an embossed cloth cover and cream ragged-edged pages, For America is priced at $15.00 (ISBN: 0-7621-0829-0).
The Reader's Digest Association, Inc. is a global publisher and direct marketer of products that inform, enrich, entertain and inspire people of all ages and cultures around the world. Global headquarters are located at Pleasantville, New York. The company's main Web site is at www.rd.com.
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Montblanc Presents Katherine Jenkins as International Brand Ambassador
Montblanc has appointed opera star Katherine Jenkins as one of its international brand ambassadors. In her new role, Katherine will feature in Montblanc's advertising campaign and will perform at the opening of the new Montblanc boutiques in Tokyo and London. Subscribing to the brand's commitment to arts and culture, Montblanc will also be sponsoring Katherine's UK tour later in the year and will support her international development.
Montblanc has identified Katherine Jenkins' astounding talent and youthful beauty. Her individual style and personal values mirror the cornerstones of the Montblanc brand. As Montblanc's women's collections are young and flourishing, Katherine, herself a young rising star has been chosen by the brand to be a face for Montblanc watches, leather, fine jewellery and writing instruments.
Katherine Jenkins has already established herself as one of the biggest names in classical music with her albums Premiere, Second Nature and Living a Dream, which made her the fastest selling classical artist ever. It seems no major event is complete without an appearance by the Welsh singer. She has performed at Live8 and has won two consecutive awards for best album at the Classic Brits.
2006 marks the 100th anniversary of the international luxury brand: Montblanc. It is today a diversified luxury goods company offering writing instruments, timepieces, leather, jewellery, eyewear and fragrance.
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